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MetalMan · 01.17.2007, 02:29 AM

While it may be harder on the ESC to use the motor's brakes, you can make up for it by using a fan over the ESC if it heats up to much because of the motor brakes. Overall, ditching the mechanical brakes is a good idea IMO.

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MetalMan RC-Monster Mod Offline Posts: 5,297 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal	01.17.2007, 02:29 AM While it may be harder on the ESC to use the motor's brakes, you can make up for it by using a fan over the ESC if it heats up to much because of the motor brakes. Overall, ditching the mechanical brakes is a good idea IMO. SH Z-Car, Custom Crawler, 8s Savage, 12s XTM XLB 1/7 buggy, 4wd 4-link rear/IFS Pro4 truck, Custom Hyper 10 Short Course, Belt-Drive Mammoth ST 1/8 truggy, 4s 17.5 MM Pro HPI Blitz